Need Help Identifying This Shekel, Please

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Susiebuckeye New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 8:17 pm I was given this shekel from an old man back in the 1960's. He used to visit my grandfather & gave me this shekel. I have had it for 50 yrs and I don't know anything about it. Is it real or a replica? If it is real, how old is it? Thanks in advance for any information! Report this Post to the Staff

january1may Pillar of the Community Russian Federation 5180 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 8:21 pm Definitely replica, very possibly fantasy. One side looks to be vaguely based on a Jewish Revolt coin, the other one looks more Roman or Greek. No idea beyond that, sorry. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 03/07/2017 10:19 pm Quote: Definitely replica Quote: One side looks to be vaguely based on a Jewish Revolt coin, the other one looks more Roman or Greek. Actually both sides replicate, in the wrong metal, a Judaean AR sela of the Bar Kokhba Revolt....probably a Hendin 1388 (year two - 133/34 AD of the revolt) based on the legend. The reverse (OP top image) shows a lulav (frond of the date palm tree). The obverse shows the Jerusalem temple with what has been interpreted as a showbread table at center. Edited by Kamnaskires 03/07/2017 10:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Susiebuckeye New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 03/08/2017 5:07 pm Thank you both for your answers. I really appreciate it! Report this Post to the Staff
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